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Retail Assessor Workshop

Network: 
IBEC Retail Skillnet
Location of Course National
Trainer IBEC Retail Skillnet
Entry Requirements Supervisor or Manager Working in Retail
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment On Going
FETAC Code L31855: Assessing Retail Skills
Duration 2 day Workshop
Course Fee Company fee
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
Yes

Beef & Suckler Farm Management

Network: 
Rural Enterprise Skillnet
Location of Course Donegal and North West, subject to interest
Trainer TBC
Learning Outcomes Understand and perfrom key tasks required for Beef / suckler Herd Management
Eligibility Must be employed full time. Limited (free) places may be available for unemployed persons, but subject to availability.
Further Enquiries Contact Gerry Gallagher : 087 6858550
Entry Requirements Working in sector or intending to work in sector
Careers or Further Progression Agriculture
Financial Support Rural Enterprise may provide part funding , subject to eligibilty criteria
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment On going enrollment, Commences late April 2013
Subjects Taught A range of subjects relevant to Beef / suckler farm production including:
• Breed stock selection,
• Grassland management,
• Environmental management,
• Disease control, Nutrition,,
• Marketing
Duration Anticipated that it will be 5 x 1 day courses
Number of Places 10 - 12 per course
Course Fee TBC - €40.00 per day approx
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

DIY AI

Network: 
Rural Enterprise Skillnet
Location of Course Midlands ( TBC)
Trainer TBC
Methods of Assessment Visual
Learning Outcomes Competedn in DIY AI
Further Enquiries Gerry 0876858550
Entry Requirements interest in farming
Course Content DIY AI , 1 days theory , 4 days practical
Financial Support 20%
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment On going enrollment
Subjects Taught DIY AI
Duration 5 day s
Comment Limited places maybe available to the unemployed
Number of Places 6
Course Fee €500.00 approx less 205 grant ot eligible candidates
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

Forestry skills

Network: 
Rural Enterprise Skillnet
Location of Course Various training centres --North West, Mid lands
Trainer Various
Methods of Assessment Practical
Learning Outcomes Competent in a variety of forestry skills
Further Enquiries Gerry Gallagher
Network Manager
Mob: 087 685 8550
Tel: 071 985 8252
Fax: 071 985 8252
E-mail: reskillnet@medpartnership.com
Entry Requirements Interest in Forestry work,
Careers or Further Progression Up skilled to meet current demands
Course Content A variety of forestry skills, including chain saw, ground work wind blown, high climbing, pruning , quad bike training.
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Enrolling commenced January 1st for late February 2013 event
FETAC Code City and Guilds
Subjects Taught variety of forestry skills, including chain saw, ground work wind blown, high climbing, pruning , quad bike training.
Duration 1- 7 days depending
Number of Places Usually limited to 6 per course
Course Fee Varies from €300-1600 , dependent on training required. All training is certified. Trainees who meet the criteria may be eligible for 20-25% grant support
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

Selling Your Organisation & Its Products

Network: 
Rural Enterprise Skillnet
Location of Course Co Tipperary
Trainer TBC
Eligibility Working in sales environment, or intending to work in sales environment
Further Enquiries Gerry Gallagher
Network Manager
Mob: 087 685 8550
Tel: 071 985 8252
Fax: 071 985 8252
E-mail: reskillnet@medpartnership.com
Entry Requirements Working in sales environment, or intending to work in sales environment
Course Content a blue print to follow to excel in the area of Sales. The training will cover all aspects of sales including the sales process and the steps of a sale, including closing sales, establishing needs and managing objections as well as building rapport, questioning and listening, up selling and cross selling.selling benefits to potential new customers & existing customers.

Financial Support Subject ot meeting elgibility criteria , employed persons may be able to availof 25% funding
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Janaury, up to February 3rd 2013
Subjects Taught Sales technique
Duration 1 day
Comment There maybe limited places for the unemployed, subject to availability
Number of Places 12
Course Fee Approx €70.00 per person
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

Soil Nutrient Management

Network: 
Rural Enterprise Skillnet
Location of Course Donegal
Methods of Assessment Assessment
Further Enquiries Gerry Gallagher
Network Manager
Mob: 087 685 8550
Tel: 071 985 8252
Fax: 071 985 8252
E-mail: reskillnet@medpartnership.com
Entry Requirements Currently farming
Course Content Understanding soil nutrient management, soil testing, responding to soil analysis, nutrient levels
Financial Support Skillnets funding subject to availability
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Early 2013 enrolment
Course Early 2013
Subjects Taught Soil nutrient management
Number of Places 12
Course Fee €100 - €120.00 depending
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

Sheep Management Skills

Network: 
Rural Enterprise Skillnet
Location of Course Donegal
Trainer Various
Learning Outcomes An understanding of skills required to manage a sheep farm
Further Enquiries Gerry Gallagher
Network Manager
Mob: 087 685 8550
Tel: 071 985 8252
Fax: 071 985 8252
E-mail: reskillnet@medpartnership.com
Entry Requirements Interest in farming
Course Content Range of Sheep management skills including, breeding, grassland management , disease control, marketing
Financial Support Unemployed free
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment On going
Duration Up to 8 days
Number of Places 12
Course Fee €50.00
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

Chain Saws - Introduction to

Network: 
Rural Enterprise Skillnet
Location of Course Suitable venue in Co Donegal
Trainer TBC
Eligibility Interest in forestry skills
Over 18
Further Enquiries Gerry Gallagher
Network Manager
Mob: 087 685 8550
Tel: 071 985 8252
Fax: 071 985 8252
E-mail: reskillnet@medpartnership.com
Careers or Further Progression Tree surgeon
Course Content Introduction to chain saw skills, safety, care & maintenance, basic cuts.
Financial Support Free to unemployed
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment Ongoing enrolment.
Early Spring 2013
Next course is Saturday April 20th 20013
Duration 1 day
Comment This is an introduction / taster session only. There is no certification for this 1 day course.
Number of Places 10
Course Fee €20.00 - €30.00 approx
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

Food Service Skills

Network: 
Rural Enterprise Skillnet
Location of Course Mullingar
Trainer Various - to be selected
Methods of Assessment Multiple choice questions, observation.
Eligibility Employed --limited places for unemployed
Further Enquiries Gerry Gallagher
Network Manager
Mob: 087 685 8550
Tel: 071 985 8252
Fax: 071 985 8252
E-mail: reskillnet@medpartnership.com
Entry Requirements Working in or intending to work in Food preparation or service.
Course Content Food hygiene and food safety basics. Food production line standards
Financial Support 25% grant aid for those in employment if meeting the criteria. Limited free places for the unemployed.
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment On going in 2013, depending on demand.
Subjects Taught Food hygiene, food ergonomics, food safety
Duration 1 day
Number of Places 10 - 12 per course
Course Fee €75.00 per person approximately
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No

Train the Trainer

Network: 
Rural Enterprise Skillnet
Location of Course Co Roscommon
Trainer TBC
Methods of Assessment Assignment & role play
Learning Outcomes See FETAC course or See further enquiries
Eligibility Trainees must be in employment , although there may be limited places available to the unemployed, dependent on numbers
Further Enquiries Gerry Gallagher
Network Manager
Mob: 087 685 8550
Tel: 071 985 8252
Fax: 071 985 8252
E-mail: reskillnet@medpartnership.com
Entry Requirements Leaving Certificate or an equivalent level of qualification?
Course Content See FETAC L 6 course outline
Financial Support candidates may be eligible for some funding support if meeting the criteria
Enrolment and Start Dates Comment On going enrolment, but course commences on January 30th 2013
FETAC Code 6N3325: Training Needs Identification and Design
Subjects Taught Train the Trainer as per FETAC L 6--check out course outline on website
Duration 3 days and home assessment work
Number of Places 8-10
Course Fee €350.00 approx,
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
Yes
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